Third loan deal beckons for Arsenal striker Joel Campbell

Arsenal striker Joel Campbell is expected to go out on loan for a third time, despite receiving a visa that allows him to play for the Gunners.

The 21-year-old joined Arsenal in 2011 as part of Arsene Wenger’s long-term plans but has spent successive season-long loan spells at Lorient and Real Betis, after failing to obtain a work permit in England.

And supporters had expected to finally see Campbell in an Arsenal shirt when news broke that his visa had gone through, but the player’s representative has confirmed he is in talks with the club over another move away from north London.

"Joel has received his visa and I am in London with him working on his future,” Campbell's agent, Joaquim Batica, told ESPN.

"I had meetings with Arsenal and we are working on his next destination."

The comments will serve as welcome news for Real Betis who are keen on bringing Campbell back to the Benito Villamerin Stadium for a second successive season.

The Costa Rican scored twice in 28 appearances for Real Betis last season and their sporting director Vlada Stosic has previously spoken of a desire to sign him again.

But the forward’s successful application for a working visa means he will now be on the radar of Premier League clubs, with Crystal Palace being touted as a possible destination.